Alberta government to reconvene early for fall session
The Alberta government hopes to reconvene the legislature two weeks earlier than planned for the fall session. Continue reading
Alberta UCP
In conversation with Kaycee Madu: Provincial budget and impact on Edmonton
Edmonton’s only UCP MLA speaks with Global News about a variety of issues, including the impact on Edmonton related to the provincial budget. Continue reading
Alberta to announce ‘immediate changes’ to reduce driver test wait times
Since the driver test system went from private to government-run, Albertans have reported having to wait more than six weeks to book a driving exam. Continue reading
Amnesty International ‘deeply concerned’ about Alberta’s fight back strategy against oil foes
In a letter, Amnesty explains it’s worried those initiatives undermine and violate a range of Alberta’s human rights obligations. Continue reading
Parkland Institute calls for Alberta sales tax
In what is being sold as the “alternative” to the government-commissioned MacKinnon Report, Parkland Institute is giving its own outlook on Alberta’s finances. Continue reading
United Conservative government to review energy regulator, replaces board members
Energy Minister Sonya Savage says the review will look at overall changes to the Alberta Energy Regulatory’s mandate, operations and governance. Continue reading
Alberta can delay wage arbitration talks with unions, Appeal Court says
The Alberta Court of Appeal has sided with the provincial government in its bid to delay wage arbitration for tens of thousands of public sector employees. Continue reading
Alberta finance minister hopes to balance budget by 2023 but nothing confirmed
“We can no longer afford to spend at that rate. We can no longer spend like we’re the rich kids on the block because, quite frankly, we’re not anymore.” Continue reading
Why standardized tests are a controversial subject for Alberta schools
Not every Canadian province administers standardized tests at the elementary school level. Continue reading
Labour Day sees dueling messages from Alberta UCP and NDP
On the Labour Day holiday Monday, the United Conservative government and the Official Opposition both sent out news releases — with very different messages. Continue reading